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HSBC Quick Ratio Analysis

0.30x

Higher than 36% of Financial Services sector peers

Updated 3614h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

HSBC (HSBC) has a Quick Ratio of 0.30x as of May 2026.

Sector Performance

36th percentile

HSBC

0.30x

Sector Median

0.41x

Sector Avg

3.94x

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Deep Analysis

HSBC (HSBC) has a Quick Ratio of 0.30x as of May 2026.

This places HSBC in the 36th percentile of the Financial Services sector, which has a median Quick Ratio of 0.41x and a sector average of 3.94x. HSBC's Quick Ratio is 25.9% below the sector median. In context: A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about HSBC?

A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.

How is the Quick Ratio calculated?

Quick Ratio is calculated as: (Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities.

How does HSBC's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?

HSBC's Quick Ratio of 0.30x compares to a Financial Services sector median of 0.41x, placing it in the 36th percentile.

Who are HSBC's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest Financial Services peers by Quick Ratio include: PFG (0.44x), RJF (0.37x), NAVI (0.45x), PNC (0.35x), COF (0.35x).

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The Formula

(Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities

Why It Matters

A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.